The Road Toad Big Bufo Bass is based on the baritone 'ukulele body and scale. Special strings have been created to give you that big bass sound. Road Toad Basses have a natural tone that can be used in for a variety of styles of music.

Because of the small size, these instruments must be amplified. The K&K Sound piezo pickup has a very high output, so no preamp is needed, though I can supply a K&K belt clip preamp if you prefer more control over volume & tone.

The original Big Bufo Bass was built around the use of nylon strings. The nylon string version is tuned E-A-D-G and has a very natural tone. It is one octave higher than an upright double bass. The nylon strings range from .065" to .105" in diameter. I no longer do the nylon strings.

The polyurethane string version is also tuned E-A-D-G and was created to play in the same octave range as an upright bass. When tuned, string diameters range from .070" to .185". These strings have a higher mass than the nylon and do an excellent job at duplicating that acoustic bass sound. New strings added to cover instruments with 18" to 25" scale lengths.

Click HERE for an MP3sound clip care of Uke JacksonThis is the koa 2 puka bass on the gallery page

Click HERE for an MP3sound clip care of Chris HaddenThis is the primavera semi-hollow bass on the gallery page

4 string E-A-D-G semi-hollow bass instruments will be available starting in mid September 2006. Standard woods are select myrtle, walnut, koa, primavera, black limba and maple. Figured top & back woods are also available. Please visit the www.roadtoadmusic.com/Pricing page for more information.